2 h. ago Fire ravages Millennium Mall in Karachi, shopkeepers blame delayed response

KARACHI: A devastating fire that broke out early Wednesday at Millennium Mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi destroyed at least 250 shops and left merchandise worth billions of rupees in ruins. The fire reportedly started around 3:50 am on the rooftop, where generators and chillers were installed, and quickly spread to the third and […]

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11 h. ago Sindh imposes new condition for college admission 2025 [Check Merit Lists Date]

KARACHI – The Sindh education department has made it mandatory to submit the father’s domicile while the requirement to present

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18 h. ago Vehari locality submerged in sewage for six months as drainage repair work halts midway

VEHARI: Residents of W-Block in Peoples Colony, Vehari, have been enduring unsanitary conditions for the past six months due to a broken drainage system and overflowing sewage. The crisis has left the community in distress, with no substantial relief from local authorities. The Municipal Committee Vehari has been accused of negligence, turning the area into […]

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24 h. ago Saif demands release of Rs267bn for development of merged tribal districts

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has called on the federal government to immediately release the remaining Rs267 billion from the Rs350 billion allocated under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award for the merged tribal districts. Saif accused the federal government of intentionally delaying the disbursement, which he argued is severely hindering […]

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24 h. ago Blast derails Jaffar Express near Jacobabad, passengers evacuated safely

JACOBABAD: Six bogies of the Jaffar Express were derailed on Wednesday following an explosion near a cattle market in Jacobabad. The blast occurred while the train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. Initial reports confirmed that no casualties were reported among passengers, who were safely evacuated. A senior railway officer informed PTI that by 6 […]

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25 h. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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26 h. ago Karachi endures another hot and humid day; light rain expected tomorrow

KARACHI: The city experienced intense heat on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to 39.9°C at the official weather station due to a stalled sea breeze. The conditions were further aggravated by 53% humidity, with some areas reporting even higher temperatures — 40.7°C at Jinnah Terminal and 40.5°C in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates that […]

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27 h. ago Taylor Swift Addresses Reports of Secret Marriage to Travis Kelce Following Wedding Invite Mix

Taylor Swift has broken her silence amid reports suggesting she secretly married Travis Kelce after a wedding invite sparked speculation. During a visit to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, on June 13, Taylor addressed the rumors when a young fan asked why she was in town. “My boyfriend is training here, so I […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan railways increases passenger and freight fares after fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD – Following the recent surge in petroleum product prices, Pakistan Railways has officially increased fares for both passenger and freight trains across the country. According to a notification issued by the department, passenger train fares will see a 3% hike, while freight train charges will go up by 4%. The new rates come into […]

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29 h. ago Iran’s nuclear sites safe and operational despite Israeli strikes, says atomic chief

Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Wednesday that Iran’s nuclear facilities remain completely safe and in good condition, following the recent Israeli airstrikes. Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Eslami responded to concerns raised after Israel’s Operation Rising Line, launched in the early hours of June 13, which targeted multiple sites […]

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31 h. ago PIA rescues 107 stranded Pakistanis from Iran amid regional tensions

ISLAMABAD – A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight successfully brought home 107 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran due to regional instability and the closure of Iranian airspace. The special flight PK-9552 landed in Islamabad early Tuesday morning, arriving from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The passengers had earlier traveled overland from Iran to Ashgabat after air routes […]

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32 h. ago Pakistan begins action to block over 4.9 million mobile SIMs linked to expired CNICs

ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has started the process of blocking more than 4.9 million mobile SIM cards issued against expired or invalid Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). The Ministry of Interior directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take action following recommendations from NADRA. According to officials, SIMs registered with canceled, expired, or […]

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32 h. ago Explosion on railway track in Jacobabad: Five bogies derail, no casualties reported

Jacobabad — A powerful explosion targeted the Jaffar Express train near Jail Road in Jacobabad, located on the Sindh-Balochistan border. The blast caused five bogies of the train to derail, officials said. The train was traveling from Peshawar to Quetta when the bomb exploded near the railway tracks. The explosion also damaged the railway line, […]

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33 h. ago Israel kills top Iranian general as Trump urges Tehran evacuation amid rising Tensionk

Israel claimed it killed a top Iranian general on Tuesday, intensifying the ongoing conflict with Iran. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump warned residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately, signaling rising fears of a wider war. Trump also suggested the United States might abandon negotiations with Iran as the situation worsens. Trump left […]

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51 h. ago India’s aviation regulator demands pilot training records after Air India crash

India’s aviation safety body has asked Air India for training records of the pilots and dispatcher of the crashed plane. This comes amid the investigation into the accident that killed at least 271 people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also instructed flying schools to check their training compliance. These measures aim to improve […]

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52 h. ago Two congo virus patients recover after treatment at Peshawar hospital

Two patients infected with the Congo virus were recently admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Thankfully, doctors have confirmed that both men are now in stable condition and out of danger. According to hospital officials, 28-year-old Aijaz and 23-year-old Safiyan—both from Karak—were brought to the hospital on June 14 and 15, respectively. Aijaz arrived […]

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52 h. ago Louvre museum shuts down as staff protest overwhelming tourism and poor working conditions

PARIS – The world-famous Louvre Museum unexpectedly shut its doors on Monday as staff members went on strike, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and poor working conditions caused by mass tourism. Thousands of confused visitors, many holding pre-booked tickets, were left waiting outside the iconic glass pyramid entrance. Workers refused to take up their posts, […]

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52 h. ago Sky on alert: Bomb threat forces IndiGo flight to land in Nagpur

A series of bomb threats have caused panic across multiple international flights, forcing emergency landings and airport evacuations. On June 17, an IndiGo flight from Muscat to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing in Nagpur, India. The airline received a bomb threat via email. The plane, carrying 157 passengers and six crew […]

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53 h. ago Israel appeals for blood donations after Iran’s bombing leaves dozens in critical condition

TEL AVIV – Israel has made an urgent appeal for blood donations on Tuesday morning due to a severe shortage following recent Iranian airstrikes that injured hundreds. The country’s emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), specifically requested blood from donors with blood group “O,” calling the situation increasingly critical after another night of bombing. According […]

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55 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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